Educator Resources
CREEES is a US Department of Education-designated National Resource Center, funded through a Title VI Grant to facilitate community and educator outreach on the Russian, Eastern European, and Eurasian regions.
In addition to our own initiatives, we work closely with other area studies centers via Hemispheres, the international outreach consortium at UT Austin, participating in the coordination of outreach efforts with K-12 and pre-service teachers nationwide. Hemispheres offers workshops, free curriculum, and other area-specific resources to help you globalize your classroom!
Learning Corner
Educator Resources including REEE-related videos, crafts, culture, recipes, and more!
Learn MoreCulture Trunks
Borrow an artifact trunk for interactive lessons on our region--or have us come to your class to present a hands-on lesson! Trunks include cultural items and an educational pdf.
Learn MoreCurriculum
Educator-created curriculum on the Russian, East European, & Eurasian Region, often with cross-subject relevance.
Learn MoreOlympiada of Spoken Russian
State/Regional Olympiada competitions take place throughout the United States from February through April. Participants may earn gold, silver, or bronze medals in recognition of their proficiency in Russian conversation, poetry recitation, and Russian civilization at various levels of study.
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